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NuSil Technology Receives Supplier Recognition Award

January 6, 2014

NuSil Technology LLC recently announced it has received a Supplier Recognition Award from medical device manufacturer Mentor.

MICHELMAN: Mold Release Agent

January 3, 2014

Michem^® wood release 1117A is a mold release agent used in the production of pMDI-based oriented strand board and linear strand lumber.

Advancing Adhesives: A Natural Feedstock

A new carbon-negative bio-butanol production technology uses cellulose as its feedstock.

January 2, 2014

ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute), Taiwan’s largest and a leading international high-tech applied research institution, recently introduced ButyFix, reportedly the first biochemical technology for bio-butanol transportation fuel production with a negative carbon footprint.

Michelman Establishes Emulsions Joint Venture in Japan

December 26, 2013

Michelman recently announced it has established a joint venture with Maruyoshi Chemical Co., Ltd.

Guest Blog

A “Sticky Situation” Transformed Into a Valuable Growth Opportunity

The current state of the adhesives industry has transformed over the past few years, with many asking, “Will it ever slow down?”

Greg Bunker

December 18, 2013

This is an exciting time for R&D team members to work closely with the value chain.

Momentive Headquarters, Six Manufacturing Sites Receive Responsible Care Certification

December 18, 2013

The sites reportedly underwent independent audits to determine conformance with environmental, health and safety standards under the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care program.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Epoxy-Functional Monomers Expansion is Top News

This weekly roundup highlights the news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Susan Sutton

December 16, 2013

CVC Thermoset Specialties’ announcement that it would expand capacity for its epoxy-functional monomers line drew the most interest last week.

CVC Thermoset Specialties Adds Capacity for Urea Accelerators

December 16, 2013

CVC Thermoset Specialties, a business group of Emerald Performance Materials, recently announced the addition of a new reactor train.

CRAY VALLEY: Oligomer

December 13, 2013

Krasol^® LBH 5000M is the newest addition to this company’s line of liquid polybutadiene additives.

Gautavik International Named Gelest Distributor in India

December 11, 2013

Gelest Inc. recently announced it has named Gautavik International, Mumbai, as its exclusive Indian distributor for its line of silane, metal-organic and silicone products.